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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.10, 10,211.50 and 7,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.10, 10,211.50 and 7,273.10 is: 10,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.10 : 10,211.50 = 7,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.10/10,211.50 = 7,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.10x = 10,211.50 × 7,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.10x = 74,269,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269,260.65/7,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.50

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